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Tabuse rejoins ABA team Long Beach Jam

LONG BEACH, United States - Yuta Tabuse (R), who was recently waived by the Phoenix Suns after becoming the first Japanese NBA player, talks with Long Beach Jam head coach Nate ''Tiny'' Archibold after signing a deal with the American Basketball Association (ABA) team on Dec. 27.

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Tabuse hopes to make comeback to NBA

TOKYO, Japan - Yuta Tabuse, the only Japanese ever to have played in the NBA, speaks about his intention to make an NBA comeback during a press conference in Tokyo. Tabuse said he will take part in the Dallas Mavericks' mini camp on June 11 to 12 at the invitation of the team.

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Tabuse to join Raptors training camp

NEW YORK, United States - Yuta Tabuse (file photo), who became the first Japanese NBA player in 2005 with the Phoenix Suns, will join the Toronto Raptors' training camp, the Toronto Star reported on Sept. 13.

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(2)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) is in action during his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82.

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(1)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) exchanges hand slaps with teammates on his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82.

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(2)Tabuse makes Suns roster, Japan's first NBA player

PHOENIX, United States - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse (C) stands among teammates after making the final roster of the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1. The 24-year-old, who is the first Japanese to make an NBA team, stands just 173 centimeters. He gained playing experience with Brigham Young University Hawaii from 2000-2002.

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(3)Tabuse makes Suns roster, Japan's first NBA player

PHOENIX, United States - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse of the Phoenix Suns chats with a teammate during an exercise in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1. The 24-year-old, who stands just 173 centimeters, is the first Japanese to make an NBA team.

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(1)Tabuse makes Suns roster, Japan's first NBA player

PHOENIX, United States - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse smiles at a news conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1 after making the final roster of the Phoenix Suns. The 24-year-old is the first Japanese to make an NBA team.

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Tabuse settles on multiyear deal with NBA's Phoenix Suns

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse pose after a press conference about his deal with NBA's Phoenix Suns in Tokyo on Sept. 7.

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Tabuse settles on multiyear deal with NBA's Phoenix Suns

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse pose after a press conference about his deal with NBA's Phoenix Suns in Tokyo on Sept. 7. (Kyodo)

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(3)Tabuse makes Suns roster, Japan's first NBA player

PHOENIX, United States - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse of the Phoenix Suns chats with a teammate during an exercise in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1. The 24-year-old, who stands just 173 centimeters, is the first Japanese to make an NBA team. (Kyodo)

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(2)Tabuse makes Suns roster, Japan's first NBA player

PHOENIX, United States - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse (C) stands among teammates after making the final roster of the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1. The 24-year-old, who is the first Japanese to make an NBA team, stands just 173 centimeters. He gained playing experience with Brigham Young University Hawaii from 2000-2002. (Kyodo)

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(1)Tabuse makes Suns roster, Japan's first NBA player

PHOENIX, United States - Japanese point guard Yuta Tabuse smiles at a news conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 1 after making the final roster of the Phoenix Suns. The 24-year-old is the first Japanese to make an NBA team. (Kyodo)

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(2)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) is in action during his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82. (Kyodo)

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(1)Tabuse gets 7 points in NBA debut as Suns win opener

PHOENIX, United States - Phoenix Suns' Yuta Tabuse (C) exchanges hand slaps with teammates on his NBA debut Nov. 3 in the teams's season opener against the Atlanta Hawks in Phoenix, Arizona. Tabuse, the first Japanese player to make an NBA roster, scored seven points and had one assist in the game. The Suns won 112-82. (Kyodo)

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Tabuse rejoins ABA team Long Beach Jam

LONG BEACH, United States - Yuta Tabuse (R), who was recently waived by the Phoenix Suns after becoming the first Japanese NBA player, talks with Long Beach Jam head coach Nate ''Tiny'' Archibold after signing a deal with the American Basketball Association (ABA) team on Dec. 27. (Kyodo)

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Tabuse hopes to make comeback to NBA

TOKYO, Japan - Yuta Tabuse, the only Japanese ever to have played in the NBA, speaks about his intention to make an NBA comeback during a press conference in Tokyo. Tabuse said he will take part in the Dallas Mavericks' mini camp on June 11 to 12 at the invitation of the team. (Kyodo)

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Tabuse to join Raptors training camp

NEW YORK, United States - Yuta Tabuse (file photo), who became the first Japanese NBA player in 2005 with the Phoenix Suns, will join the Toronto Raptors' training camp, the Toronto Star reported on Sept. 13. (Kyodo)

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Japan face off against Iran in third-place match

Japan's Yuta Tabuse (0) dribbles during the second quarter of the Asian basketball championship third-place match against Iran in Changsha, China, on Oct. 3, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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The Philippines ends Japan's Asia title hopes

Japan's Yuta Tabuse (O) shoots a basket during the first quarter of an Asian basketball championship semifinal against the Philippines in Changsha, China, on Oct. 2, 2015. The Philippines beat Japan 81-70. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan beats Qatar, reaches Asia basketball championship semis

Japan's Yuta Tabuse scores during the third quarter of a quarterfinal match against Qatar in the Asia basketball championship in Changsha, China, on Oct. 1, 2015. Japan won 81-67 to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 1997 and move just two wins away from direct qualification for the Rio 2016 Olympic basketball tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan blows out Hong Kong to confirm quarterfinal place

Japan's veteran point guard Yuta Tabuse (0) holds off a defender during the second quarter of an Asia basketball championships game against Hong Kong in Changsha, China, on Sept. 29, 2015. Japan beat Hong Kong 89-62 to confirm a place in the quarterfinals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan beats Palestine to keep basketball quarterfinal hopes alive

Japan's veteran point guard Yuta Tabuse dribbles during the third quarter of an Asia basketball championships game against Palestine on Sept. 28, 2015, in Changsha, China. Japan beat Palestine 74-67. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new pro basketball circuit to be known as "B. League"

The Japan Basketball Association announces in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2015, that the new men's professional basketball circuit will be known as the "B. League." From L: entrepreneur and television personality Takafumi Horie, JBA Secretary General Masaaki Okawa, JBA President Saburo Kawabuchi and Yuta Tabuse, a star domestic league player who had a brief stint with the U.S. NBA's Phoenix Suns in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: NBA preseason games in Japan

Former NBA player Yuta Tabuse speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 5, 2019, about preseason games between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, Japan, on Oct. 8 and 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: NBA preseason games in Japan

Former NBA player Yuta Tabuse speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 5, 2019, about preseason games between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, Japan, on Oct. 8 and 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: NBA preseason games in Japan

(From L) Hiroshi Mikitani, CEO of Japanese online shopping giant Rakuten Inc., former NBA player Yuta Tabuse and NBA Asia Managing Director Scott Levy pose for a photo in Tokyo on March 5, 2019. The Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors will play preseason games in Saitama, Japan, on Oct. 8 and 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: Tochigi edges Kawasaki to win inaugural B-league crown

Yuta Tabuse (navy blue) shoots during the second quarter of the Tochigi Brex's 85-79 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the one-game final of the inaugural B-League season at Tokyo's Yoyogi National Gymnasium on May 27, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: Tochigi edges Kawasaki to win inaugural B-League crown

Tochigi Brex point guard Yuta Tabuse (facing camera) celebrates after an 85-79 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the one-game final to capture the inaugural B-League championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo on May 27, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: Tochigi edges Kawasaki to win inaugural B-League crown

Tochigi Brex point guard Yuta Tabuse (0) celebrates after an 85-79 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the one-game final to capture the inaugural B-League championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo on May 27, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: Tochigi edges Kawasaki to win inaugural B-League crown

Tochigi Brex point guard Yuta Tabuse (0) celebrates after an 85-79 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the one-game final to capture the inaugural B-League championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo on May 27, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo